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City Board Meeting Summary: December 24, 2025

Board of Aldermen — Wednesday, December 24, 2025
BodySt Louis, Missouri
SessionBoard of Aldermen
DateWednesday, December 24, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:01

Like to call the board to order.

0:03

Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

0:05

Alderwoman Swiss.

0:08

Alderman Aldenberg.

0:10

Present.

0:11

Alderman Cone.

0:14

Alderman O'Ryan.

0:16

Here.

0:18

Alderman Devotee.

0:22

Alderwoman Velasquez.

0:24

Present.

0:25

Alderwoman Sanye.

0:28

Present.

0:30

Alderwoman Cox Antwick.

0:32

Present.

0:34

Alderman Browning.

0:36

Present.

0:37

Alderwoman Clark Hubbard.

0:39

Here.

0:40

Alderwoman Keys.

0:42

Here.

0:43

Alder Woman Tit.

0:45

Alder Woman Boy.

0:47

Here.

0:49

Alderman Aldridge.

0:50

Present.

0:53

President Green.

0:54

Present.

0:59

Alderwoman's wiser.

1:02

Alderman Cone.

1:05

Alderman Devotee.

1:08

Alderwoman's ayah.

1:11

11 present.

1:12

You have four.

1:14

According being present, we will dispense with line items three and four.

1:17

Are there any introduction of honored guests?

1:19

Any introduction of honored guests.

1:25

Seeing none, we can also dispense with line item number five.

1:29

Alder woman from the 10th, you are recognized.

1:33

We're actually not going to do approval of the minutes today.

1:36

So we can dispense with line item six as well.

1:40

Um report of city officials.

1:43

We have none.

1:45

We can dispense with line items seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, first reading of board bills.

1:55

We have none.

1:56

Can dispense with line item 12.

1:59

Reference to committee of board bills.

2:01

We have none.

2:02

We can dispense with line item 13.

2:04

Second reading report of standing committees.

2:06

We have none.

2:07

We can dispense with line item 14.

2:09

Report of special committees.

2:10

We have none.

2:11

We can dispense with line item 15.

2:13

Board bills for perfection consent.

2:16

We have none.

2:17

Dispense with line item 16.

2:19

Board bills for perfection.

2:20

We have none.

2:21

Can dispense with line item 17?

2:23

Report of engrossment.

2:25

We have none.

2:26

Dispense with line item 18, third reading and final passage of board bills consent.

2:31

We have none.

2:32

Dispense with line item 19, third reading and final passage of board bills.

2:37

We have none.

2:38

Dispense with line item 20.

2:39

Report of the finally passed and signed by the president.

2:42

We have none.

2:43

We can dispense with line item 21.

2:45

First reading resolutions in reference to committees.

2:49

Resolution 205, sponsored by Alderman O'Ryan and Alderman Cone.

2:53

Ordering a special election for the office of the sheriff.

2:57

Alderman from the fourth, you are recognized on the first reading, resolution number 205.

3:01

Thank you, Madam President.

3:02

Members of the board, I request unanimous consent.

3:06

Hearing no objection, you may proceed.

3:21

All of the uh statutes are clearly cited in the resolution.

3:27

So if anyone wants to dig in there, uh feel free.

3:31

And uh I'm happy to take any questions.

3:34

And with that, I ask for your favorable consideration.

3:37

Would you like to make a motion to adopt resolution 205?

3:40

Yes.

3:41

I would I would move that we adopt resolution 205.

3:44

Second.

3:45

It's been moved by the alderman from the fourth, seconded by the alderman from the 14th, that we adopt resolution 205.

3:51

Is there any discussion?

3:53

Uh alderman from the 14th.

3:56

I just like to be added as a co-sponsor.

3:59

Madam Clerk, please make note of that.

4:01

Alder Woman from the 6th.

4:02

Same.

4:02

I'd like to be added as a co-sponsor.

4:05

Uh Madam Clerk, if you could please make note of that.

4:08

Alder Woman from the 7th.

4:11

I echo my previous colleagues.

4:14

I'd like to be added as a co-sponsor.

4:16

Please add the Alder Woman from the 7th, and please add myself as a co-sponsor as well.

4:23

Any uh Alder Woman from the 10th, are you raising your hand to be added as a co-sponsor too?

4:28

Please add alder woman from the 10th as a co-sponsor.

4:33

Any further discussion or wanting to be added as co-sponsor?

4:39

Alder Woman from the 6th.

4:40

I move that we make this resolution and bank.

4:46

Second.

4:47

It's been moved by the Alder Woman from the 6th.

4:50

Uh I think it was seconded by the Alder Woman from the 7th that we make resolution 205 in bank.

4:57

Is there any discussion on the motion to in bank?

5:01

Seeing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye.

5:04

Aye.

5:05

Aye.

5:06

Opposed.

5:08

Motion carries.

5:09

Resolution 205 is now in bank.

5:12

Uh alderman from the fourth, you are recognized to close.

5:16

I renew my motion.

5:19

Right.

5:19

It's been moved by the alderman from the fourth, seconded by the alderman from the 14th.

5:23

That we adopt resolution 205.

5:25

All those in favor signify by saying aye.

5:28

Aye.

5:28

Aye.

5:30

Opposed.

5:32

Motion carries.

5:33

Resolution 205 has been adopted.

5:36

Second reading resolutions committee reports and adoption.

5:40

We have not.

5:44

Dispense with line of 23.

5:46

Curtis resolutions.

5:47

We have not.

5:53

Dispense with line item 24.

5:54

Miscellaneous and unfinished business.

5:57

We have not.

6:02

We can dispense with line item 25 announcements.

6:06

Thursday, January the 1st, 2026.

6:09

The office will be closed in honor of New Year's holiday, Friday, January the 2nd, 2026.

6:15

Public safety.

6:16

We have a committee hearing in the Kennedy Room at 1 p.m.

6:19

That's extended the announcements.

6:22

There are any further announcements.

6:25

Any further announcements.

6:28

Seeing none, alder woman from the 10th, you are recognized on the motion to excuse.

6:38

Move to excuse the Ottomans from the third and the 12th ward.

6:43

Am I missing anyone else?

6:45

And the first.

7:01

Second.

7:05

It's been woman from the 10th.

7:08

Seconded by the alder woman from the first, that we excuse the alder people from the first, third, fifth, and 12th for I'm sorry.

7:15

Who's second that you said on the first?

7:17

I did it.

7:18

Somebody else did.

7:19

I did.

7:20

Thought it was Alder Woman from the 11th.

7:22

11th.

7:22

Okay.

7:23

I'm looking at the ones that I said.

7:26

I said first rather than 11.

7:28

It was the 11th.

7:31

So it's been moved by the Alder Woman from the 10th, seconded by the Alder Woman from the 11th, that we excuse the Alder people from the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 12th for necessary absence.

7:41

All those in favor signify by saying aye.

7:45

Opposed.

7:47

Motion carries.

7:48

Alder woman from the 10th.

7:49

You're recognized on the motion to adjourn.

7:51

Thank you, Madam President.

7:53

Members of the board, I move that we adjourn until Friday, January 9th, 2026.

8:00

We're a full board out of a meeting in the changes.

8:09

Correct.

8:09

Tuesday, January 6th.

8:11

Oh, Tuesday.

8:12

So we call it a nub this out.

8:13

Maybe we need to make that announcement because it's not on the it wouldn't be on here.

8:20

It wouldn't be on because we stop at January the 2nd.

8:24

So but President Green, you're more than welcome to make that announcement, or I can make it.

8:29

Sure.

8:29

I'll I'll make the just announcement that we have noticed up another special meeting for January 6th.

8:36

Um per state law, there is a 14-day requirement for appointment of the sheriff.

8:42

Um there should be legal proceedings playing out this week, but um in the event that uh we've been advised to continue with our kind of process.

8:54

And so the public safety committee is meeting to review kind of candidates as they come in.

9:00

Um but the goal would be to uh approve any candidate or candidates that the board wants to approve um by Tuesday, January 6th, in order to meet that 14-day deadline.

9:18

Interesting.

9:20

All right, so now we're now make the motion that we adjourn until January 6th, 2026 via Zoom.

9:32

Is that correct?

9:35

Correct.

9:36

Okay, all right.

9:40

At 10 a.m.

9:43

At 10 a.m.

9:44

Second.

9:45

Is there a second?

9:46

Second.

9:49

It's been moved by the alder woman from the 10th, seconded by the alderman from the 14th that we adjourn until Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at uh 10 a.m.

9:58

via Zoom.

10:00

All those in favor signify by saying aye.

10:02

Aye.

10:08

Opposed.

10:10

Motion.

10:11

We are adjourned.

10:13

Altamet Aldrich.

10:15

Whereas your knowledge.

10:19

No.

10:20

Rocco.

10:20

Have a happy new year, everyone.

10:24

Happy New Year, everyone B Plus.

10:26

Happy New Year.

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Summary of Proceedings

City Board Meeting Summary: December 24, 2025

The City Board convened on December 24, 2025, with 11 members present to conduct routine business and address a special order. The majority of the agenda items, including routine reports and board bills, were dispensed with due to the absence of business. The primary focus of the meeting was the adoption of Resolution 205 regarding a special election for the Sheriff's office, followed by the scheduling of a future special meeting to meet statutory deadlines.

Consent Calendar

  • The following items were dispensed with via unanimous consent due to having no business: Line items 3, 4 (introductions), 5 (honored guests), 6 (minutes approval), 7-11 (city officials report), 12 (first reading of Board Bills), 13 (reference to committee of Board Bills), 14-16 (various committee reports and perfection of Board Bills), 17-21 (engrossment reports, third reading, and signed bills), 22 (second reading resolutions), 23 (committee reports), 24 (curtises resolutions), and 25 (miscellaneous unfinished business).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments or testimony were recorded during this session.

Discussion Items

  • Resolution 205 (Special Election for Sheriff):
    • Sponsorship: Initially sponsored by Alderman O'Ryan and Alderman Cone. The speaker from the 4th Ward (Alderman O'Ryan) requested unanimous consent for the first reading.
    • Co-sponsorship Additions: Multiple Alderwomen expressed support by requesting to be added as co-sponsors: the 6th Ward, 7th Ward, and 10th Ward. The 7th Ward and 10th Ward members explicitly echoed their colleagues to add their names to the resolution.
    • Debate: The speaker from the 6th Ward moved to make the resolution "in bank" (referencing a committee review or similar process) and was seconded by the 7th Ward member. The President noted the resolution cited clear statutes.

Key Outcomes

  • Adoption of Resolution 205: The Board voted to adopt Resolution 205, ordering a special election for the office of the Sheriff. The motion was seconded by the 14th Ward Alderman (Alderwoman Velasquez, as per roll call context, though transcript says 14th Ward in second) and carried unanimously (Aye: 11, Opposed: 0).
  • Excuse of Members: A motion was moved by the 10th Ward and seconded by the 11th Ward to excuse the Alderwomen/Aldermen from the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 12th Wards for necessary absence. The motion carried unanimously.
  • Adjournment and Next Steps:
    • The Board adjourned until Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom.
    • Rationale for Special Meeting: President Green announced that state law requires a 14-day deadline for the appointment of the Sheriff. The Public Safety Committee is currently reviewing candidates. The goal is to approve any candidate(s) by January 6, 2026, to meet this statutory deadline.
    • New Year Observation: The office will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, and Friday, January 2, 2026, for the New Year holiday. A Public Safety committee hearing is scheduled for the Kennedy Room at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Meeting Transcript

Like to call the board to order. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Alderwoman Swiss. Alderman Aldenberg. Present. Alderman Cone. Alderman O'Ryan. Here. Alderman Devotee. Alderwoman Velasquez. Present. Alderwoman Sanye. Present. Alderwoman Cox Antwick. Present. Alderman Browning. Present. Alderwoman Clark Hubbard. Here. Alderwoman Keys. Here. Alder Woman Tit. Alder Woman Boy. Here. Alderman Aldridge. Present. President Green. Present. Alderwoman's wiser. Alderman Cone. Alderman Devotee. Alderwoman's ayah. 11 present. You have four. According being present, we will dispense with line items three and four. Are there any introduction of honored guests? Any introduction of honored guests. Seeing none, we can also dispense with line item number five. Alder woman from the 10th, you are recognized. We're actually not going to do approval of the minutes today. So we can dispense with line item six as well. Um report of city officials. We have none. We can dispense with line items seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, first reading of board bills. We have none. Can dispense with line item 12. Reference to committee of board bills. We have none. We can dispense with line item 13. Second reading report of standing committees.

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